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Newspaper
Bloomfield Democrat
Location
Bloomfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
1
A series of visits by residents and guests showcased strong ties within the town. Frequent callers and visitors shared updates on projects, events, and local concerns during informal gatherings at the library and council hall.
Townspeople and out of town guests traverse Bloomfield on business and social calls. Notables include Mrs A D Haig visiting relatives in Renssener and groups planning a mass meeting at the courthouse with flag reminders. Several Bloomington and Lyons visitors stop by, Indiana University students return for Easter vacation, and local market prices note hens at 20 cents per pound and eggs at 30 cents per dozen.
The F and A M lodge of Newberry held a fish fry on Tuesday night attracting 250 to 300 home and visiting members. Guests came from Bloomfield Lyons Linton Jasonville Elnora Odon Worthington Terre Haute and parts of Illinois. Silk flags on pins were given as favors to heighten patriotism.
William Vanmeter James M West Charles F Engle and Robert F Parsons acquire the interests of C C Stein and J E DeBerry in Bloomfield Mill and Elevator Company The firm will continue under the Bloomfield name and be improved to handle grain in Greene county The partners will run the mill and elevator while Engle oversees the feed store Springfield rifles and 30000 rounds of ammo spur military training at Indiana University with 500 Springfield rifles set for immediate delivery The Army notes no college unit distinction and urges university men to enlist while IU Trustees praise the military corps and anticipate growth
Miss Juanita Bailey entertained Camp Ramona of the Camp Fire Girls Tuesday evening at the high school building. High school students hosted a party and the literary interpretation class presented a short play.
The UP-TO-DATE FARMING editor notes that many farming communities discuss starting canning factories due to high food prices. Land favors vegetable crops, and existing plants boost local prosperity, but canning requires more labor and careful work. With scarce labor, profits may not exceed past levels, making stock in such plants a risky investment for farmers.
Mrs Ollie Heaps of Owen County presented a six by nine foot flag she made for the county. The flag was crafted as a beautiful piece of work for the flag staff at the Owen County courthouse and the ceremony included its presentation on Monday afternoon. Captain D E Beem presented the flag on behalf of Mrs Heaps and the commissioners formally accepted it.
Gilbert H. Hendren notified H. L. Doney of his appointment as deputy field examiner. Doney leaves Monday for Frankfort to begin duties in connection with the office.
Accolade Lodge No 63 K of P Bloomfield will stage a county meeting Thursday April 12 1917 with Grand Lodge officers attending. Metropolitan Lodge of Linton will perform 3rd degree, Newark Lodge 2nd degree, banquets planned for the evening.
Indiana University states it is assuming military air status upon receipt of a government telegram announcing the appointment of Captain.
Easter services and programs are announced across local churches. J D Smith leads Good Friday at 7 30 p m with a church-wide invitation. Easter morning features Sunday school and sermon on the resurrection from 9 30 to 11 30 followed by an evening service. A guest speaker from Foochow China speaks at the Methodist church on Wednesday April 11 at 7 30 p m as part of the annual bank offering service. Merritt Owen and Gertie Davis coordinate. The Merritt Owen pastor notes the Christian church Easter program with a Bible school of at least 250 participants and an evening missionary play Dorothy Indifference’s Dream. First Baptist in Bloomfield Indiana concludes a two week evangelistic series led by Stewart I Long with eleven additions and praise for unity. The April 8 program includes The Palms Prelude Doxology scripture and multiple anthems, with sermon The Rolled Away Stone and Communion followed by Easter music. Christian Endeavor hosts an Easter topic at 6 30 p m, with evening worship at 7 30 p m featuring Christ Is Risen Today.
George E Endres calls a public meeting at the Court House on Monday April 9 at 7 30 p m to express patriotism and support the President and Congress during the crisis. He invites Bloomfield and Greene county residents to join men and women in standing for right and humanity as American citizens.
County Clerk Ashcraft reports new marriage licenses issued since last update. Lee Ingersol 27 of Worthington and Nelle Jean 24 of Worthington. Curt Mattox 21 of Clay County and Pearl Fielden 19 of Jasonville are also licensed.
A note highlights John Burroughs famous naturalist writer and his book Birds and Bees with essays such as Bird Enemies and The Tragedies of the Nest. It marks Burroughs eightieth birthday on April 3 and sketches his life from Roxbury New York to West Park along the Hudson.
The piece notes that April has seen five wars begin in U S history, including the Revolutionary, Black Hawk, Mexican, Civil, and Spanish American wars. It recalls Tampico and Vera Cruz incidents in 1914 and observes April as both the start and end month of the Civil War and Revolutionary War, with twenty one total wars cited.
The record outlines routine court business in the circuit court with entries on petitions hearings and orders. It notes scheduling of cases and administrative actions affecting docket flow and judicial management.
A legal docket lists cases from April 9 to April 14 in Greene County Indiana with defendants in state v. Parker, Turley, Christaker, Bone, McIntire, Bedwell, Beasley, Inman, Robinson, and others. Dispositions include guilty pleas, fines, jail terms, suspensions, and a partition case of Sharr v Parker Thompson venued to Owen County.
Evansville and Indianapolis R R Company by William P. Kapps, receiver, v. John D. Moore and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. Instrument of appropriation. William L. Slinkard v. Walter P. Worth on account. F M B L S Assn v. Chio Miller and Andrew Miller foreclosure. Kapps, Receiver v. John W. Johnson appropriation. Mary Butler v. Stephen Butler divorce. We will pay 40c per cwt for old iron delivered at our plant. Bloomfield Ice & Produce Co.
The Senate approved a resolution by 82 to 6 that a state of war exists with Germany. The measure passed to the House where a favorable report was anticipated. It grants the President power to deploy the Army and Navy and mobilize national resources to win the war.
The notice states a payment offer of 40 cents per ewt for old field Ice and Produce Co. No further details on quantities or eligibility are provided in the fragment.
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